Landreth Park – Joplin MO

City:
Joplin, MO

Site Type:
Parks and Recreation

New Deal Agencies:
Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Started:
1933

Description

According to a book on Joplin by Leslie Simpson, “In 1933, WPA workers cleared out the slums and created Landreth Park, which boasted a swimming pool, a playground, a tennis court, and flower gardens.”  WPA work at the park included the construction of an elegant stone entrance at NW Murphy Blvd.

Source notes

Simpson, Leslie. 2011. Joplin. Arcadia Publishing. https://www.joplinglobe.com/editorial/x212198227/Warren-Moult-Learning-lessons-from-our-past/print

Location Info


NW Murphy Blvd.
Joplin, MO 64801
Jasper County

Location notes: Marker is for the WPA stone entrance to the park on Murphy Blvd.

Coordinates: 37.101202, -94.51220

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